AFTER HOURS

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FEB. 2 through 5

BLAZING GUNS

Vanguard University’s Department of Theatre Arts presents Melodrama, by Shubert Fendrich. Shows begin 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, in the Lyceum Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. After intermission, enjoy Vaudeville by Andrew Levy. Admission is $10, children and seniors are $8. Call (714) 668-6145.

FEB. 3

“ROAD TO HONG KONG”

Orange Coast College’s Friday Night Film Series will show “Road to Hong Kong.” The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building Room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.Parking is free in Lot D on Merrimac Street. Admission is $6, students and seniors are $5. Information: (714) 432-0202.

FEB. 4

LANDSCAPE CONFECTION OPENING NIGHT PARTY

The Orange County Museum of Art will open its presentation of “Landscape Confection”, Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Featuring 50 international landscapes in stitched fabrics, beads, wax, metal and other imagined materials, the show will remain through May 7. Admission $10, members are free.

FEB. 5 TILL MAY 7

LANDSCAPE CONFECTION

The Orange County Museum of Arts will present “Landscape Confection” an exhibition featuring 50 works that expand the boundaries of landscape painting, located at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Related public programs, including Panel Discussions, Soundscapes, and free Thursday evenings are presented with the show. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours Thursdays from 11 a.m. Admission is $10, students and seniors are $8.

FEB. 12

BALBOA BLUES

Balboa Blues will be playing from 5 to 9 p.m. at Players, 512 West 19th St., Cosa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (949) 646-5615.

FEB. 24

“THE LADY EVE”

Orange Coast College’s Friday Night Film Series will screen “The Lady Eve,” starring Barbara Stanwyck, Henri Fonda, Charles Coburn, Eugene Pallettte, William Demarest, Eric Blore, and directed by Preston Sturges. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts building, room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. A discussion with retired professor Arthur H. Taussig will follow. Parking is free in Lot D on Merrimac Street. Admission is $6, students and seniors are $5. Information: (714) 432-0202.

MARCH 3

“BALL OF FIRE”

Orange Coast College’s Friday Night Film Series will screen “Ball of Fire,” starring Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, Oscar Homolka, Dana Andres, Dan Duryea, S. Z. Sakall, Richard Haydn, Henry Travers, Gene Krupa, and directed by Howard Hawks. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts building, room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. A discussion with retired professor Arthur H. Taussig will follow. Parking is free in Lot D on Merrimac Street. Admission is $6, students and seniors are $5. Information: (714) 432-0202.

MARCH 5

BALBOA BLUES

Balboa Blues will be playing from 5 to 9 p.m. at Players, 512 West 19th St., Cosa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (949) 646-5615.

MARCH 17

“DOUBLE INDEMNITY”

Orange Coast College’s Friday Night Film Series will screen “Double Indemnity,” starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Edward G. Robinson, Poert Hall, Fortunio Bonanova, and directed by Billy Wilder. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts building, room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. A discussion with retired professor Arthur H. Taussig will follow. Parking is free in Lot D on Merrimac Street. Admission is $6, students and seniors are $5. Information: (714) 432-0202.

MARCH 26

BALBOA BLUES

Balboa Blues will be playing from 5 to 9 p.m. at Players, 512 W. 19th St., Cosa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (949) 646-5615.

APRIL 7

“THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS”

Orange Coast College’s Friday Night Film Series will screen “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.” The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts building, room 119, 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa. A discussion with retired professor Arthur H. Taussig will follow. Parking is free in Lot D on Merrimac Street. Admission is $6, students and seniors are $5. Information: (714) 432-0202.